WinPong is a revival of the classic Pong game from the seventies redesigned for the world largest tablet running on Windows 8. Swiss Evangelist Ronnie Saurenmann developed WinPong to demonstrate nicely how Windows 8 can be used by keyboard/mouse and by touch at the same time. The game was show cased…

(This is a short version of the session High Performance in Broad Reach Windows 8 Games (full length) packed into an overview video with the key information.) The more polished the game, the larger the revenue opportunity. This talk covers techniques to give your app a professsional appeal using…

(This is a short version of the session How to create your first Windows 8 Metro-Style game (full length) packed into an overview video with the key information.) Windows 8 metro-style apps are a huge new opportunity for all developers. Learn about the core components of the Windows 8 platform…

(This is a short version of the session New to game development? Learn how you can take advantage of Windows 8 (full length) packed into an overview video with the key information.) This is a unique moment in the history of game development. Never before has it been so easy to create a new game,…

(A short version with all the highlights is here available.) The more polished the game, the larger the revenue opportunity. This talk covers techniques to give your app a professsional appeal using modern features for a fluid experience. Learn how to grow your audience by leveraging capabilities…

(A short version with all the highlights is here available.) Windows 8 metro-style apps are a huge new opportunity for all developers. Learn about the core components of the Windows 8 platform specifically provided for metro-style games and how you can assemble them into your ideal game experience.…

(A short version with all the highlights is here available.) This is a unique moment in the history of game development. Never before has it been so easy to create a new game, distribute it to 100s of millions of potential users, and get paid. Here is what you need to know to create an entertaining…

After Microsoft Switzerland had its headquaters in Wallisellen renovated, a new show-piece greeted visitors in the lobby entrance: the Video Wall. The Video Wall is interactive: Its various features can be accessed by using Kinect.

Integration between Project Server and Team Foundation Server is a considerable advancement for organizations that want to bridge the collaboration gap between the Project Management Office and software development teams. It enables teams to work together more effectively by: Providing up to date…

The next major release of the .NET Framework, .NET 4.5, allows you to easily use Windows 8 technologies, like Windows Runtime, directly from .NET 4.5. Accessing your data is easier than ever with support for the newest features in SQL Server and support for WebSockets. Programs are more responsive,…